Elizabeth Cush

Awaken Your Wise Woman

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Welcome to the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast with host Elizabeth Cush, licensed clinical professional counselor and soul support for highly sensitive women. Every other week you’ll hear from Elizabeth and her guests as they explore all that it means to be a wise, sensitive woman moving through life's joys, challenges, and transitions. Tune in to learn from Wise Women across the globe who know the struggles that come with being a sensitive woman today. We explore how to live a more grounded, authentic, purposeful, joyful, and compassionate life. Each episode is designed to help nurture your...

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Elizabeth Cush

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The Impact of Emotionally Abusive Relationships 15.07.2019 14:52

Following last week’s powerful podcast on domestic violence homicide, Woman Worriers host Elizabeth Cush shares her personal insights into emotionally abusive relationships and their long-lasting impact. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence 08.07.2019 47:40

Domestic violence—especially domestic violence homicide—is not an easy topic. In this week’s episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush interviews Rachel Louise Snyder , award-winning journalist and author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

What You Should Know About Your Kids and Video Games 01.07.2019 29:04

If you wonder whether your kids spend too much time playing video games, this episode of Woman Worriers offers some answers. Host Elizabeth Cush and Dr. Rachel Altvater talk about common parental concerns regarding children and teens and online gaming. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How Mindfulness Can Help Us Heal 24.06.2019 40:25

Would you like the gift of being mindfully present? In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush talks with Mari A. Lee about healing the wounds of past trauma through mindfulness and what to look for in guide on your mindfulness journey. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Using Mindfulness to Declutter the Mind 17.06.2019 37:16

Thirty years ago, Vidyamala Burch began exploring mindfulness and meditation as a means of managing the pain of a spinal injury. In this episode of Woman Worriers, she talks with host Elizabeth Cush about her book Mindfulness for Women – declutter your mind, simplify your life, find time to ‘be.’ Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Finding Mindfulness In Nature 10.06.2019 17:28

The outdoors is a perfect setting for practicing mindfulness. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush offers tips for finding mindful moments in nature. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How Horses Can Help You Heal 03.06.2019 38:52

Whether you grew up wanting a pony or know nothing about the equine world, you’ll find this episode of Woman Worriers to be fascinating. Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Charlotte Hiler Easley about horses as healers. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Talking About Stress And Teen Suicide Prevention 27.05.2019 36:47

If you’re concerned about teen suicide, listen to this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Rachel Altvater about child and adolescent stress and suicide prevention. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Exploring Our Anxious Parts With Internal Family Systems 20.05.2019 49:34

If you’ve ever said, “Part of me feels…,” you’ll relate to this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Richardson about anxiety and the “parts” of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a gentle approach to healing. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

How SoulCollage® Helps Healing From Trauma 13.05.2019 34:14

Creativity can be healing. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Jennifer Wolfe-Hagstrom about SoulCollage® and how it can reduce anxiety and enhance the therapeutic experience. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Managing Anxiety When Things Don’t Go As Planned 06.05.2019 20:50

Life is unpredictable. Elizabeth Cush , host of Woman Worriers , talks about managing anxiety when things don’t go as planned. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Women, Money & Anxiety 28.04.2019 39:06

If you ever worry about your finances, tune into this episode of Woman Worriers . Host Elizabeth Cush talks with Michelle Jackson talks about managing money mindfully. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Fertility Challenges and Mental Health 22.04.2019 31:10

Women have babies, right? In this episode of Woman Worriers , creator and host Elizabeth Cush talks with Catherine O’Brien about the emotional and psychological impact of infertility. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

PCOS: The Invisible Disease Affecting Women 14.04.2019 44:27

Could you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Gretchen Kubacky, Psy. D. , about this very common yet under-diagnosed condition affecting women. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Elizabeth Cush on Self-Compassion 01.04.2019 30:21

Self-compassion can be a powerful tool for healing anxiety. Elizabeth Cush, host of Woman Worriers , talks about how to practice being your own best friend. She also shares a self-compassion meditation her Ignite Annapolis presentation. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Lourdes Viado on Exploring Dreams 26.03.2019 47:53

What do your dreams mean?? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Dr. Lourdes Viado about digging deep into the unconscious mind and trying to understand what it might be trying to tell us. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Roseann Capanna-Hodge on Brain Health 17.03.2019 45:25

Could inflammation be behind your anxiety or depression? In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush talks with Roseann Capanna-Hodge , Ed. D, BCN, LPC, about the brain, the body and mental health—and how best to take care of them. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Celebrating Our Anniversary With Gratitude 10.03.2019 18:08

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Woman Worriers podcast—and 10,000 downloads. To celebrate, host Elizabeth Cush shares her gratitude and a guided mediation. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Marie Celeste on Adoption Trauma 04.03.2019 50:07

Adoption can impact the lives of all involved in ways that aren’t always obvious. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Marie Celeste , talk about adoption, from the trauma of losing the birth family to challenges within the adoptive family to a better understanding of those involved in the adoption process. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can als...

Lynn Fraser on The Body, the Mind and Trauma Recovery 25.02.2019 40:41

Research shows that the body stores memories of trauma. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest Lynn Fraser , author of Friends With Your Mind , talk about safely accessing those memories on the journey to recovery. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Elizabeth Cush on Mindful Body Awareness 18.02.2019 20:09

Our mind and body are intertwined, but we don’t always recognize this connection. Elizabeth Cush , host of Woman Worriers , explains why it’s important to get in touch with your body and how to hear what it’s trying to tell you. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Sharon Martin on Perfectionsim and Anxiety 04.02.2019 38:34

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, maybe you’re trying too hard to be perfect. Always focusing on others can add to your anxiety. In this episode of Woman Worriers , host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Sharon Martin, LCSW , talk about how perfectionism can fuel anxiety—and what to do about it. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTub...

Susan Piver on The Four Noble Truths of Love 28.01.2019 39:58

Can mindfulness help your marriage? In this episode of Woman Worriers Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Susan Piver , meditation teacher and author of The Four Noble Truths of Love , about the Buddhist perspective on relationships. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Elizabeth Cush on Healing Through Storytelling 21.01.2019 15:05

Exploring your story can help you put the past in a new perspective. In this episode of the Woman Worriers podcast, host Elizabeth Cush shares her story of sexual abuse and talks about how telling it helped her heal. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook

Marisa Goudy on The Healing Power of Writing 14.01.2019 35:51

If you have ever wondered whether you have a story inside you, this episode of “Woman Worriers” is for you. Annapolis-based therapist Elizabeth Cush talks with Marisa Goudy , a writer and writing coach, about helping women find their voices and the healing power of writing. Support the show I hope you enjoyed the show! You can also follow me here: Instagram YouTube Facebook